About Us
Trailblazers Are Deeply Experienced Insurtech Experts:
Aaron Shapiro
President / CEO
Aaron is a globally recognized insurance technology executive with a long history of building world-class Insurtech companies focused on customer success. He has spent more than two decades advancing the state-of-the-art in insurance technology. Prior to founding Trailblazer Technology, Aaron served on the board of directors for Origami Risk and Gradient AI, led the growth of multiple organizations from early stage startups into large scale success. Like all Trailblazers, Aaron brings to bear a deep understanding of the complex business needs of insurance professionals and a long track record of delivering world class technology solutions.
Adam Buhot
Solutions Architect
Adam is a Senior Solutions Architect at Trailblazer Technology with over 20 years of experience in the InsureTech space. At Trailblazer, Adam is focused on architecting and deploying innovative software solutions to streamline policy management and underwriting. Adam blends a strong technical background along with a deep understanding of the insurance industry to deliver complex, yet easy to use software solutions to clients. Prior to Trailblazer, Adam has served in leadership roles at Riskonnect’s Clearsight (formerly Marsh’s CS STARS) and delivery roles at Origami Risk.
Tracey Glass
Software Engineer & Product Manager
Tracey is a Software Engineer and Product Manager at Trailblazer Technology with a decade of insurance technology expertise. Tracey’s experience spans software development and systems implementation providing her a depth of understanding of our customers’ needs along with the technology skills to deliver best-in-class solutions. Prior to Trailblazer, Tracey held software development and systems implementation roles at Socotra, Britecore and USAA.
Nora Green
Solutions Architect
Nora is a Solutions Architect at Trailblazer Technology. She specializes in product implementation and customer service delivery by providing timely, quality and creative solutions that result in high levels of customer satisfaction. Prior to Trailblazer, Nora served as an implementation lead at Origami Risk.
Steve Haney
Senior Software Engineer
Steve is a Senior Software Engineer at Trailblazer Technology. He is a skilled insurance technology expert with two decades of expertise in delivering innovative technology solutions to clients. His experience includes software development, product management, technology consulting, and a strong track record of building and managing successful teams. Prior to Trailblazer, Steve served in leadership roles at Origami Risk and Riskonnect’s Clearsight (formerly CS-STARS).
Brad Krawczyk
Senior Solutions Architect
Brad is a Senior Solutions Architect at Trailblazer Technology who is a quality-driven and dynamic professional with over 15 years of experience. His greatest successes are based on excellence in customer service delivery, process automation, workflow optimization, and product implementation. Prior to Trailblazer, Brad has served in leadership and delivery roles at Origami Risk and Riskonnect’s Clearsight (formerly Marsh’s CS STARS).
Richard Mathis
Senior Software Architect
Richard is a Senior Software Architect at Trailblazer Technology with two decades of bringing business solutions from simple concepts to polished solutions. Prior to Trailblazer, Richard was the CTO of Insurium (formerly CHSI).
Jeremy Moore
Senior Software Engineer
Jeremy is a Senior Software Engineer at Trailblazer Technology. He has two decades of experience designing and building large, scalable Web applications in private and government sectors including insurance, financial, and health. His vast background brings innovative, client-focused solutions to software products reaching a global userbase. Prior to Trailblazer, Jeremy served as a lead engineer for IHS Markit (now part of S&P Global) and a senior engineer at Origami Risk.
Dustin Poland
Vice President of Sales
Dustin is Trailblazer Technology’s Vice President of Sales. Dustin is an industry veteran who began his career as a claims representative with Safeco over 20 years ago. For over a decade, he has solved enterprise technology needs across all aspects of the insurance vertical as a producer and as a manager of sales teams. Dustin’s experience in rating, management systems, core systems, predictive analytics, automation, compliance, accounting & commissions allow him to see through the eyes of our clients to help them deliver world class customer experience, drive efficiencies, and maximize growth & profitability. Prior to Trailblazer Dustin held sales and leadership roles with Vertafore, EZLynx, Gradient AI, AgentSync and Comulate.
Sam Wagner
Software Engineer
Sam is a Frontend Engineer at Trailblazer Technology. He specializes in building out frontend solutions, proving technical support, and an exceptional customer experience. Prior to Trailblazer, Sam served as a Senior Consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton and the National Geospatial Agency.
Trailblazer Technology Is Funded By True Insurtech Investment Experts ManchesterStory Group.
Jason Gross
Head of Platform
Jason serves as VP and Head of Platform at ManchesterStory. Jason facilitates Trailblazer’s access to ManchesterStory’s network of Insurance company LPs and their vast array of Insurtech portfolio companies. Jason brings a wealth of insurance technology expertise and a deep network of expert relationships. Prior to ManchesterStory Jason lead IT, strategy and innovation efforts for two leading property and casualty insurance carriers.
Matt Kinley
Director
Matt serves as a Director on Trailblazer’s Board. Matt is Founding Partner of ManchesterStory Group. Matt is an experienced venture capital investor with more than 25 years of lead investor experience during his tenure at ManchesterStory and Pappajohn Capital Resources. Matt has served on the board of many startups through emerging growth companies and has served as President of a public company. Matt has experience investing in more than 80 insurtech, fintech and healthtech companies during his career.